The Perfect Second Anniversary Gift – A Garnet Vintage Ring

As well as being the birthstone for January, the Garnet is also the stone that celebrates the second year of marriage. A Garnet vintage ring is sure to be a gift to make any second anniversary really special.

The garnet has been a popular gemstone for centuries. Its name is derived from the Latin word for seed like as it is the color of the many seeds inside a pomegranate. In Spain especially, where the pomegranate is a local favorite, a lot of jewelry was fashioned in garnet.

Garnets are not only red, however and some vintage jewelry actually contains garnets that are pink, reddish brown and even yellow or green.

The many historical myths and legends that surround the garnet are the likely reason for its being incorporated into so many years of jewelry design. Garnet is said to have healing and protective powers and is often referred to as the symbol of love and passion. This is perhaps the reason for its connection to wedding anniversaries.

A garnet vintage ring is most likely to be set in silver or white gold as it was believed that silver was a better contrast to the garnet than yellow gold. Diamonds are often the accompanying stone as the combination of red and white is very striking.

The garnet is a very durable stone and is quite easy to care for. It can be cleaned with warm soapy water a soft brush without damaging its luster.

Most antique jewelry shops, auction houses, and online dealers will carry a wide assortment of garnet pieces. Don’t overlook the possibility of finding your vintage garnet ring as part of set, as garnet earrings, bracelets and pendants were also very popular jewelry choices.

So if you have a January birthday, or a second wedding anniversary coming up, why not consider a vintage garnet ring as your newest jewelry treasure?